zealous
zealous definition
zeal·ous (zel′əs)
adjective
full of, characterized by, or showing zeal; ardently devoted to a purpose; fervent; enthusiastic
Etymology: ML zelosus < LL(Ec) zelus: see zeal
Related Forms:
- zealously zeal′·ously adverb
- zealousness zeal′·ous·ness noun
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